Pastor Joe Sanders - July 1, 2012
Become Submitted
There is so much that could be written about the life and work of Christ. Toward the end of John's Gospel, he says that there was so much to be told that there aren't enough books in the world to contain it all! That gives us some perspective on the content of the Gospels and the intent of the Gospel writers. They weren't trying to write historical fiction or history books. They were writing to tell their contemporaries and all of us who would follow about Christ, about the most significant parts of his life and teaching. Since that is true, its curious that John's book has 21 chapters and almost half of them focus on the last full day of his life and then the crucifixion and resurrection. With so much to say, why does John devote half of his space to these days and their events? Its for us to stand secure in our faith and to know that we can live fully submitted to the loving plans of our Father.
Scripture References: John 18:1-11